The asn1_ber_decoder function in lib/asn1_decoder.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via an ASN.1 BER file that lacks a public key, leading to mishandling by the public_key_verify_signature function in crypto/asymmetric_keys/public_key.c.
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| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2016-3158 | The asn1_ber_decoder function in lib/asn1_decoder.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via an ASN.1 BER file that lacks a public key, leading to mishandling by the public_key_verify_signature function in crypto/asymmetric_keys/public_key.c. |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T23:17:50.397Z
Reserved: 2016-01-25T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2016-2053
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2016-05-02T10:59:25.470
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2016-2053
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